Donald Martin Arpy
December 08, 2013
Donald M. Arpy, 63, passed away at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Sunday, December 8, 2013.
Don was born February 23, 1950 in Des Moines, IA to Donald C. and Joann Arpy. He worked in Production at Atlas Displays and also was a Shear Operator for Ericksons Display. Don enjoyed tinkering in his garage with lawn mowers and fixing cars, but most of all he loved his family and his dogs. Don will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Don is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jason Arpy, Amanda (Guy) McFarland, Michelle Murphy and Donnie (Jill) Arpy; his grandchildren, Haillie, Madeline, Aidan, Camille, Dylan and Connor; his parents, Donald C. and Joann Arpy; his siblings, Linda Hugen, Mike (Julie) Arpy, Eddie Arpy and Debbie (Glen) Bevill.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, December 12 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Don’s family in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Alicia Sari & Joe Campbell
12/16/2013
Michelle, We wish we could have come to share a hug and a tear, our comfort, support & our love. So sorry for your loss.
Keith and Marie Perkins
12/12/2013
Carole, We wish we could have been closer to you during these difficult times. Don has always been a person we respected and loved. His passing has come to soon. Carole, in marriage you dedicated your life to this man and he knew it. Stand tall dear daughter. Your love and affection did not go unnoticed by all who have known you. We will be here for you if and when you need an other shoulder or two. Warm thoughts to you and yours. We will miss him too. We love you much.
Connie boylan
12/12/2013
Donnie was one of my favorite friends. I haven't seen him for quite awhile but we used to be very close friends. We held each others hands through some bad times. I regret now that I didn't keep in touch with him although I never forgot him. Rest in peace Donnie.
Dave & Lori Fisher
12/12/2013
Carol and family,
We are so sorry we cannot make it down tonight to express our condolences in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Amanda McFarland
12/11/2013
I love you Dad, we will miss you always. <3
rick and Terri Sinn
12/11/2013
Don,
Terri and I are very sorry hearing about the death of your father. We both know what it is like to lose a loved one. Stay strong and God Bless you and your family.
Robyn and Lou Sari JohnLouis & family
12/10/2013
Michelle, Carol, Haillie and family. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. Don's laughter and smile, kindness and love will always be in your hearts. His memories will always be your precious gifts. Heaven has gained a good one. Love and prayers to all of you.
ToniaS
12/10/2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent loss of your dear loved one. May the God of comfort be with you in this time of sorrow. May these words bring you hope, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) This promise will soon be fulfilled, as well as the resurrection to life on earth for our loved ones (John 5:28,29) until then, may all your memories sustain you in the days to come. For more information on the hope for those we have lost in death go to jw.org.